Activity 3.1 | Communicating with Integrity

The Feeney and Freeman (2015) article ends with the following statement:

"I would urge NAEYC to consider expanding the Code of Ethical Conduct to include a section on teacher well-being that outlines the responsibility early childhood educators have to themselves to bring their most resilient, professional selves to their work in early childhood settings."

Given that the ECEBC Code of Ethics (2021) includes Principle 8: We prioritize our personal health and wellbeing” (p. 16), critically reflect on the current structures in your program that support this ethical commitment in practice.

Consider how you might create intentional spaces for your team to name what they need, and how you can collaboratively shape commitments and everyday practices that honour Principle 8. 

In your journal, begin by identifying what structures currently support staff well-being and where gaps may exist. Then, imagine one concrete step you could take to open dialogue and begin building a more caring and sustainable workplace together.

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